Everyone needs compassion
And love that never fails
Let mercy fall on me
When everyone needs forgiveness
Kindness of the Saviour
The Hope of the nation
Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
So take me as you find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything that i believe in
Now i surrender
Shine a light in and
let the whole world see
Singing, for the glory of the risen king
Jesus, Shine a light and
let the whole world see
Singing for the glory of the risen king
yourstruly
Ern Chuen
Ex-Lasallian and RV High Year 1
Passionate, living and standing for Christ!!
Badminton, Christian gospel music, Family and Friends.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
-4:28 PM
Yup, September 11th today. September 11th 2001. A date most of us would never forget. Shall not say much. Today in 2001, a great tragedy happened in America. But what Satan meant for evil, God has turned it for good. Read my post on Oct 16 last year. You'll understand. It was on this day that I believe God's love was demonstrated for a nation, God's power made known in darkness. Let us never forget 911. This song was written in America's darkest hour. Just a few days after the tragedy, Michael W Smith met up in Oval Office with the President and was asked to write a song about the events that shocked the world. Out of this conversation came "There She Stands", a song of hope in this tragedy. Most videos on youtube couldn't do this song justice, so here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR5lYVwnV3E Let's face it, US is not my country. I might seem patriotic towards a country I don't belong to. But when i remeber 911, i can't help think of God's amazing love and grace. I can't help finding it amazing that God planted the cross in the rubble.
Listen to the lyrics.
To you who is reading this and is facing trials, sufferings and pressure: Our God Reigns. When the planes crashed into the World Trade Centre and Pentagon. Our God Reigns. When the world was recovering from the shock of such a tragedy. Our God Reigns. When Hurricane Katrina struck. Our God Reigns. When millions of Africans died in famine. Our God Reigns. When the tsunamis struck much of Asia. Our God Reigns. When Jesus died on the cross. Our God Reigns. Whenever you are in trials and sufferings. Our God Reigns. Whenever all hope has seemed to be gone. Our God Reigns. Whenever you feel like giving up and your spiritual waters have ran dry. Our God Reigns. You see, there was never a time when God lost control. When Jesus died, He was still in control. When 911 happened, He was stil in control. He reigns. No matter what happens, no matter what we may face, rest in the fact that He Reigns. Sept 11th was a day that shook the world. But as I look back, I knew that day, God was in control. He reigns. You might face difficulties and pressure even as the exams draw near. But when your hope is in Jesus, you can never be shaken, because no matter what happens, He Reigns.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
-1:53 PM
"Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free people—free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free! He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth. It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. It's in Christ that you, once you heard the truth and believed it (this Message of your salvation), found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit. This signet from God is the first installment on what's coming, a reminder that we'll get everything God has planned for us, a praising and glorious life." Ephesians 1:7-14 (The Message) Majesty. Your Grace has found me just as I am. Empty-handed but alive in Your hands.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
-3:30 PM
The past few weeks, every service has been amazing. 2 weeks ago, Ignyte service was amazing. I still remember myself on my knees, really crying out in desperation for Him. Combined SP Empowerment was also amazing. It was a recharging point-- a amazing time of communion with God. Last weeks service about care and connect was also amazing. Yup, we have been having awesome services. But there is more to the services...
Listen to the lyrics of this song. It is one thing to get touched by God at the altar. But will we keep our follow-through between the altar and the door? I have succumbed so many times after an experience at the altar-- the battle is fought not in services, but in our everyday lives. If we just keep living on our past altar calls, we are going to lose the battle. Until now, I am still fighting this battle. No one really knows what I'm talking about, but I'm not exaggerating: the battle is intense. So intense. I would love to say "Breakthrough happened immediately after the altar call." No, it is not like that. The battle for me is slogged out; it is ongoing, excruciating, tiring, frustrating. And just like that, when you have fought this battle with perseverance, victory comes. A gradual and painful victory, yes. But a victory worth every fighting for. A victory I am fighting for.
"I ask God why I am under such heavy attack. Why this war is so intense I can't take it anymore. Then God reminds me of the warrior I will rise up to be if the war is won..."
